Gregory Sarkisian, a Belgian-Armenian, earned the moniker “Maestro” for his orchestration of highly successful tennis concerts. However, his reign ended abruptly in June 2023 when he, along with 27 co-defendants, was sentenced to 5 years in prison for organizing an illegal organization, embezzlement, and fraud. The Report uncovers a close tie between Sarkisian’s right-hand man, Andreanik Martirosian, the Mayor of Yerevan, and the founder and president of the football club “Armenia” in the Premier League, which is currently under investigation.

The football club “Armenia” has familial connections to Martirosian, as Vahe Martirosyan, Andreanik’s younger brother, is the founder while their father, Sarkis Martirosian, serves as its president. Meanwhile, Sarkisian, who has seen success worldwide but hails from Armenia, used professional tennis players and his syndicate team to arrange matches, generating substantial profits through bookmakers’ websites.

Sarkisian’s syndicate and its activities have been the subject of investigation by Belgium and other European countries for several years. Eventually, the case reached the court of East Flanders, Belgium’s first-instance court, where more details will be revealed.

Source: News.am